If you’re planning a trip to Tuscany then you may already know from your research that there are many attractions available for adults, but you may be wondering what kind of activities are available for children. The good news is that your kids can equally enjoy a trip to Tuscany as well. There are many sites and places worth seeing and there are also many interesting activities for kids to enjoy while on their trip. Besides spending leisurely vacation time at the Tuscany villa rentals, here are some of the places you should take your kids to:
Pienza
The countryside that surrounds Pienza is very popular for its famous Pecorino cheese. The area has vast meadows and stunning landscapes that are ideal for sheep to graze on. Your family can also enjoy the beautiful sights and your kids will love playing in these open fields.
Furthermore, you and your children can watch the entire process of how cheese is made. It will be an adventure for your taste buds as you will also get to taste the many different varieties of cheese. Your children can also meet and play with the animals which will surely be a treat for them.
Castellina
Antica Gelateria, a shop in Castellina, has the best ice cream. Established in 1997, this ice cream parlor is known all over Chianti for its variety of delicious and fresh ice creams. You can even book an appointment to watch the process of ice cream being made with your kids. Your kids will truly enjoy the entire experience and will love the delicious ice cream as well. What child doesn’t love ice cream?
Peccioli
The Prehistoric Park in Peccioli is also a must see site. The park founders discovered some fossils on their land and created a park with naturalistic models of more than 18 distinct dinosaurs. There are also models of cavemen and a volcano. Your children will love this creative park and will also get to experience prehistoric times here. The park also has a picnic area where your children can rest and snack after a tiring day of touring and making friends with the dinosaurs.
Pisa
One of the many eye-catching wonders of the world, the Leaning Tower is situated in Pisa. This is a must-see sight for kids and adults alike. If your children have read about this wondrous location in school then they will really enjoy their visit. In case they haven’t, you can encourage them to read about the tower before your visit. You can take amazing pictures of your children and yourself against this wonderful monument. For some time, the tower had been closed for the public but now it’s open again and you can take your children to the top to get a spectacular view of the city.
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